Vertical Launching System Test Specialist

The Vertical Launching System Test Specialist will become part of FTIs Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Weapons Control and Integration Department (H) and Maritime Warfare Control Systems Division services program. The Test Specialist will support various Vertical Launching Systems (VLS) projects. The position will be within the VLS Branch at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Dahlgren Virginia. The candidate will provide system testing and evaluation support to review update and maintain existing combat system design and layout as well as direct the review of drawings and configurations for the VLS addition the Test Specialist will:

• Provide engineering support required to review assess and analyze all levels of system documentation to identify and define test requirements.
• Provide documentation of requirements and design specifications test plans procedures test results change proposals and logistical training.
• Evaluate test coverage with respect to test type test validity test scenarios test conduct test results and problem report content.
• Make recommendations for improvements in accordance with Government processes.
• Analyze test and evaluation data to provide an assessment of deficiencies uncovered during testing.
• Conduct participate or provide witness in tactical system ship-based and land-based test and evaluation certification and training events to be held at Government or Non-Government venues.
• Participate in shipboard installation teams for tactical system deployment and verify installations operating in accordance with the system requirements.
• Resolve Fleet identified system issues and evaluating problems reported against the deployed systems in accordance with the current system requirements as described by the Navy regional maintenance centers.
• Define task details estimates and schedules for project management.

• 5 years of combat systems experience and analysis.
• Active Secret security clearance.

The anticipated salary for this position is $90000 to $105000

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin physical or mental disability age or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

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Required Experience:

IC